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FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING Indexes. Many singers have created helpful online indexes to Sacred Harp and shape note books. Indexes to The Sacred Harp, 1991 Edition (Denson Revision). Main: Words to all songs, with indexes by song number, title, first line, words/phrases, poets, composers, meters, plus statistics and a concordance; Chronological by Duncan Vinson; Time Signatures, by Berkley Moore FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGINGSEE MORE ON FASOLA.ORG FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING The Sacred Harp Musical Heritage Association (SHMHA) is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization (EIN 63-1216235) whose purpose is the preservation and perpetuation of Sacred Harp singing and its traditions. SHMHA’s interests include Sacred Harp music, history, traditional singing practices, singing schools, singings, andconventions.
FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING Questions or contributions to the Sacred Harp Minutes, including singing minutes, local or annual directory updates, birthday updates, death notices, and name/address updates for individual singers should be sent to this address: minutes@fasola.org. A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO SHAPE-NOTE SINGING A Beginner’s Guide to Shape-Note Singing Hints, stories, advice, and minutiae by Lisa Grayson Fifth edition 2012 Contents Introduction;first impressions 2
FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING 461 Shining Star. 462 Faith and Hope. 463 Our Humble Faith. 464 Sheppard. 465 Where There’s No Trouble and Sorrow. 466 Haynes Creek. 467 Lisbon. 468 Bristol. FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING Saturday, March 3. The 2nd Ireland Sacred Harp Singing Convention was held at Aula Maxima, Cork, Ireland, on the first Sunday and Saturdaybefore in March.
FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING Glory, Hallelujah! Chorus: Shout on, pray on, we’re gaining ground, Glory Hallelujah! The dead’s alive, and the lost is found, Glory Hallelujah! He lives to bless me with His love; Glory Hallelujah! He FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGINGSINGINGSMINUTESSTATISTICSRESOURCESESSAYSINDEXES The term “sacred harp” refers to the human voice — that is, the musical instrument you were given at birth. In 1844, The Sacred Harp was just one of more than 100 oblong hymn books published in the U.S. It has been continuously updated ever since. Along with other hymn books from the era, a handful of which are also still published and FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING All-day or multi-day singing conventions, with traditional potluck “dinner on the grounds” at noon, are the core of the Sacred Harp tradition. They are usually scheduled annually by weekend, for example, “the 2nd Sunday in June”. Some conventions have beenmeeting in
FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING Indexes. Many singers have created helpful online indexes to Sacred Harp and shape note books. Indexes to The Sacred Harp, 1991 Edition (Denson Revision). Main: Words to all songs, with indexes by song number, title, first line, words/phrases, poets, composers, meters, plus statistics and a concordance; Chronological by Duncan Vinson; Time Signatures, by Berkley Moore FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGINGSEE MORE ON FASOLA.ORG FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING The Sacred Harp Musical Heritage Association (SHMHA) is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization (EIN 63-1216235) whose purpose is the preservation and perpetuation of Sacred Harp singing and its traditions. SHMHA’s interests include Sacred Harp music, history, traditional singing practices, singing schools, singings, andconventions.
FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING Questions or contributions to the Sacred Harp Minutes, including singing minutes, local or annual directory updates, birthday updates, death notices, and name/address updates for individual singers should be sent to this address: minutes@fasola.org. A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO SHAPE-NOTE SINGING A Beginner’s Guide to Shape-Note Singing Hints, stories, advice, and minutiae by Lisa Grayson Fifth edition 2012 Contents Introduction;first impressions 2
FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING 461 Shining Star. 462 Faith and Hope. 463 Our Humble Faith. 464 Sheppard. 465 Where There’s No Trouble and Sorrow. 466 Haynes Creek. 467 Lisbon. 468 Bristol. FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING Saturday, March 3. The 2nd Ireland Sacred Harp Singing Convention was held at Aula Maxima, Cork, Ireland, on the first Sunday and Saturdaybefore in March.
FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING Glory, Hallelujah! Chorus: Shout on, pray on, we’re gaining ground, Glory Hallelujah! The dead’s alive, and the lost is found, Glory Hallelujah! He lives to bless me with His love; Glory Hallelujah! He FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING The Sacred Harp community is a loosely knit society of people who love Sacred Harp singing. There is no central organization or authority. The most important thing you can do to participate is to find a singing near you and come sing. You will instantly be connected with a social band that spans the continent, and 2 continuous centuries of FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING Questions or contributions to the Sacred Harp Minutes, including singing minutes, local or annual directory updates, birthday updates, death notices, and name/address updates for individual singers should be sent to this address: minutes@fasola.org. FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING Mailing Lists. fasola.org hosts two different mailing lists of shape-note music enthusiasts, numbering over 650 subscribers and including traditional singers and enthusiasts as well as scholars and performing artists. Both are moderated lists, and serve different purposes. The singings list (click here to subscribe) focuses on traditional fasola singing experiences (and closely related topics). FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING Minutes. Sacred Harp Singings: Minutes and Directory (the Minutes book) is published annually by the Sacred Harp Musical Heritage Association.. Minutes are submitted by secretaries of singings and compiled by an editorial committee. There is a $15 per singing day fee for listing singings in the book. FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING The four shape note system used in the Sacred Harp came into being during a whirlwind of American invention. Nothing and no institution was above diddling. This particular shape system was but part of an endless tinkering with music notation that 18th and 19th century Americans indulged in. Little and Smith with the Easy Instructorinvented and
FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING : IN THE MEDIA The movie version of Cold Mountain included two Sacred Harp tunes sung by traditional singers, and the media paid attention. The San Francisco Chronicle wrote, You hear its spareness, rawness and wild character. The Associated Press quoted singer Judy Hauff saying shape note singing is America’s best-kept musical secret. FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING Indexes for The Sacred Harp, 1991 Edition. About Songs Titles First Lines Words Composers Poets Meters Statistics Concordance. Prev Next FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING And be your guard and stay. And I don’t care to stay here long! And I don’t expect to stay much longer here. Gently doth he chide my stay. In paths of right I’ll stay. Oh, yes, my Lord, for I don’t care to stay here long. Pray, brethren, pray, on God your spirit stay. Then fold thy wings and stay. They will not stay behind. THE SACRED HARP CONCORDANCE And I’d praise God in His bright abode.: 106 Ecstasy. Formed thee for His own abode.: 148 Jefferson. He left His exalted abode,: 104 The Lovely Story. I hold my frail abode: 39b Sharpsburg. Is an abode of my delight.: 174 Petersburg. My feet shall visit Thine abode,: 298 Providence. Removes His blest abode;: 409 Promised Day. Thou art our rest, our safe abode;: 142 Stratfield FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING Oh what are all my suff’rings here, If, Lord, Thou count me meet. With that enraptured host t’appear, And worship at Thy feet! (Chorus) Give joy or grief, give ease or pain, Take life or friends away, But let me find them all again, In that eternal day. FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGINGSINGINGSMINUTESSTATISTICSRESOURCESESSAYSINDEXES The term “sacred harp” refers to the human voice — that is, the musical instrument you were given at birth. In 1844, The Sacred Harp was just one of more than 100 oblong hymn books published in the U.S. It has been continuously updated ever since. Along with other hymn books from the era, a handful of which are also still published and FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING All-day or multi-day singing conventions, with traditional potluck “dinner on the grounds” at noon, are the core of the Sacred Harp tradition. They are usually scheduled annually by weekend, for example, “the 2nd Sunday in June”. Some conventions have beenmeeting in
FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING Camp Fasola. Camp Fasola is an annual summer camp, begun in 2003, for both youth and adults, beginners and experienced singers, devoted to teaching Sacred Harp singing, as well as time for recreation, rest, fellowship, and singing. FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING Indexes. Many singers have created helpful online indexes to Sacred Harp and shape note books. Indexes to The Sacred Harp, 1991 Edition (Denson Revision). Main: Words to all songs, with indexes by song number, title, first line, words/phrases, poets, composers, meters, plus statistics and a concordance; Chronological by Duncan Vinson; Time Signatures, by Berkley Moore FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING The Sacred Harp Musical Heritage Association (SHMHA) is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization (EIN 63-1216235) whose purpose is the preservation and perpetuation of Sacred Harp singing and its traditions. SHMHA’s interests include Sacred Harp music, history, traditional singing practices, singing schools, singings, andconventions.
FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING Questions or contributions to the Sacred Harp Minutes, including singing minutes, local or annual directory updates, birthday updates, death notices, and name/address updates for individual singers should be sent to this address: minutes@fasola.org. FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING The singing school, a vigorous social institution developed in the English parish country side, was continued in eighteenth century New England.Invented in part to improve the quality of congregational singing, the singing school soon outstripped its purely church-centered focus and became an integral part of the social lifeof the community.
A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO SHAPE-NOTE SINGING A Beginner’s Guide to Shape-Note Singing Hints, stories, advice, and minutiae by Lisa Grayson Fifth edition 2012 Contents Introduction;first impressions 2
FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING The annual Velton Chafin Birthday Singing was held on Saturday before the first Sunday in November. Velton Chafin was hospitalized, and unable to attend. Johnie Chafin had fallen and broken her shoulder, and was also unable to attend. The class was called to order by Danny Creel leading 68 (CB). Marlin Beasley offered the opening prayer. FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING Saturday, March 3. The 2nd Ireland Sacred Harp Singing Convention was held at Aula Maxima, Cork, Ireland, on the first Sunday and Saturdaybefore in March.
FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGINGSINGINGSMINUTESSTATISTICSRESOURCESESSAYSINDEXES The term “sacred harp” refers to the human voice — that is, the musical instrument you were given at birth. In 1844, The Sacred Harp was just one of more than 100 oblong hymn books published in the U.S. It has been continuously updated ever since. Along with other hymn books from the era, a handful of which are also still published and FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING All-day or multi-day singing conventions, with traditional potluck “dinner on the grounds” at noon, are the core of the Sacred Harp tradition. They are usually scheduled annually by weekend, for example, “the 2nd Sunday in June”. Some conventions have beenmeeting in
FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING Camp Fasola. Camp Fasola is an annual summer camp, begun in 2003, for both youth and adults, beginners and experienced singers, devoted to teaching Sacred Harp singing, as well as time for recreation, rest, fellowship, and singing. FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING Indexes. Many singers have created helpful online indexes to Sacred Harp and shape note books. Indexes to The Sacred Harp, 1991 Edition (Denson Revision). Main: Words to all songs, with indexes by song number, title, first line, words/phrases, poets, composers, meters, plus statistics and a concordance; Chronological by Duncan Vinson; Time Signatures, by Berkley Moore FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING The Sacred Harp Musical Heritage Association (SHMHA) is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization (EIN 63-1216235) whose purpose is the preservation and perpetuation of Sacred Harp singing and its traditions. SHMHA’s interests include Sacred Harp music, history, traditional singing practices, singing schools, singings, andconventions.
FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING Questions or contributions to the Sacred Harp Minutes, including singing minutes, local or annual directory updates, birthday updates, death notices, and name/address updates for individual singers should be sent to this address: minutes@fasola.org. FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING The singing school, a vigorous social institution developed in the English parish country side, was continued in eighteenth century New England.Invented in part to improve the quality of congregational singing, the singing school soon outstripped its purely church-centered focus and became an integral part of the social lifeof the community.
A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO SHAPE-NOTE SINGING A Beginner’s Guide to Shape-Note Singing Hints, stories, advice, and minutiae by Lisa Grayson Fifth edition 2012 Contents Introduction;first impressions 2
FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING The annual Velton Chafin Birthday Singing was held on Saturday before the first Sunday in November. Velton Chafin was hospitalized, and unable to attend. Johnie Chafin had fallen and broken her shoulder, and was also unable to attend. The class was called to order by Danny Creel leading 68 (CB). Marlin Beasley offered the opening prayer. FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING Saturday, March 3. The 2nd Ireland Sacred Harp Singing Convention was held at Aula Maxima, Cork, Ireland, on the first Sunday and Saturdaybefore in March.
FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING Resources How to buy The Sacred Harp (1991 Denson Edition). The Sacred Harp Publishing Company is the non-profit publisher of the current and future editions of The Sacred Harp (1991 Denson edition). It also acts as caretaker of the Sacred Harp Museum in Carrollton, Georgia. Steven Sabol’s Resource Guide FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING Indexes. Many singers have created helpful online indexes to Sacred Harp and shape note books. Indexes to The Sacred Harp, 1991 Edition (Denson Revision). Main: Words to all songs, with indexes by song number, title, first line, words/phrases, poets, composers, meters, plus statistics and a concordance; Chronological by Duncan Vinson; Time Signatures, by Berkley Moore FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING Introduction to Sacred Harp shape note singing Sacred Harp singing is much more than an interesting repertoire of early American three and four part a cappella folk music. It is a living tradition that treads an unbroken path prior to the Civil War and whose music can be directly traced as a distinct musical thread back beyond the American Revolution, through to rural England, back to FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING The Sacred Harp community is a loosely knit society of people who love Sacred Harp singing. There is no central organization or authority. The most important thing you can do to participate is to find a singing near you and come sing. You will instantly be connected with a social band that spans the continent, and 2 continuous centuries of FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING Minutes. Sacred Harp Singings: Minutes and Directory (the Minutes book) is published annually by the Sacred Harp Musical Heritage Association.. Minutes are submitted by secretaries of singings and compiled by an editorial committee. There is a $15 per singing day fee for listing singings in the book. FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING A 1930 Texas Convention. Echoes From Sand Mountain. Kudzu. Loosascoona. Celestial Fruit on Earthly Ground. Why Go South? These essays by Ginny Ely are hosted on the website of Prof. Warren Steel. Guide To Leading Music in the Sacred Harp Tradition. A Plea for Participation in the Sacred Harp Tradition. FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING Contact Looking to meet local singers? Visit the Singings page. Got a question? Please see the Questions page. Like to make a donation? Learn more about the Sacred Harp Musical Heritage Association, the sponsor of this web site and many other activities. FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING : IN THE MEDIA The movie version of Cold Mountain included two Sacred Harp tunes sung by traditional singers, and the media paid attention. The San Francisco Chronicle wrote, You hear its spareness, rawness and wild character. The Associated Press quoted singer Judy Hauff saying shape note singing is America’s best-kept musical secret. SHAPE NOTE BIBLIOGRAPHY Shape Note Bibliography - by John Bealle; Introduction - overview of the bibliography, its structure, its purpose, and its compiler ; bibliographic sources - a section of the bibliography that contains other bibliographic sources, including encyclopedias, dictionaries, and indexes ; concepts - broad concepts in which the shape note idiom is often understood, such as American culture, American FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING The four shape note system used in the Sacred Harp came into being during a whirlwind of American invention. Nothing and no institution was above diddling. This particular shape system was but part of an endless tinkering with music notation that 18th and 19th century Americans indulged in. Little and Smith with the Easy Instructorinvented and
FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGINGSINGINGSMINUTESSTATISTICSRESOURCESESSAYSINDEXES The term “sacred harp” refers to the human voice — that is, the musical instrument you were given at birth. In 1844, The Sacred Harp was just one of more than 100 oblong hymn books published in the U.S. It has been continuously updated ever since. Along with other hymn books from the era, a handful of which are also still published and FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING All-day or multi-day singing conventions, with traditional potluck “dinner on the grounds” at noon, are the core of the Sacred Harp tradition. They are usually scheduled annually by weekend, for example, “the 2nd Sunday in June”. Some conventions have beenmeeting in
FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING Camp Fasola. Camp Fasola is an annual summer camp, begun in 2003, for both youth and adults, beginners and experienced singers, devoted to teaching Sacred Harp singing, as well as time for recreation, rest, fellowship, and singing. FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING Indexes. Many singers have created helpful online indexes to Sacred Harp and shape note books. Indexes to The Sacred Harp, 1991 Edition (Denson Revision). Main: Words to all songs, with indexes by song number, title, first line, words/phrases, poets, composers, meters, plus statistics and a concordance; Chronological by Duncan Vinson; Time Signatures, by Berkley Moore FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING The Sacred Harp Musical Heritage Association (SHMHA) is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization (EIN 63-1216235) whose purpose is the preservation and perpetuation of Sacred Harp singing and its traditions. SHMHA’s interests include Sacred Harp music, history, traditional singing practices, singing schools, singings, andconventions.
FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING Questions or contributions to the Sacred Harp Minutes, including singing minutes, local or annual directory updates, birthday updates, death notices, and name/address updates for individual singers should be sent to this address: minutes@fasola.org. A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO SHAPE-NOTE SINGING A Beginner’s Guide to Shape-Note Singing Hints, stories, advice, and minutiae by Lisa Grayson Fifth edition 2012 Contents Introduction;first impressions 2
FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING The annual Velton Chafin Birthday Singing was held on Saturday before the first Sunday in November. Velton Chafin was hospitalized, and unable to attend. Johnie Chafin had fallen and broken her shoulder, and was also unable to attend. The class was called to order by Danny Creel leading 68 (CB). Marlin Beasley offered the opening prayer. FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING Saturday, March 3. The 2nd Ireland Sacred Harp Singing Convention was held at Aula Maxima, Cork, Ireland, on the first Sunday and Saturdaybefore in March.
MINUTES OF SACRED HARP SINGINGS SACRED HARP SINGINGS 2021 DIRECTORY ANNUAL SINGINGS +This symbol indicates that directions to the singing are found on page 43.Fifth Sunday singings are included here by their dates, and, in addition, are listed in a separate section starting on page 28, with explanations of the formulas for FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGINGSINGINGSMINUTESSTATISTICSRESOURCESESSAYSINDEXES The term “sacred harp” refers to the human voice — that is, the musical instrument you were given at birth. In 1844, The Sacred Harp was just one of more than 100 oblong hymn books published in the U.S. It has been continuously updated ever since. Along with other hymn books from the era, a handful of which are also still published and FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING All-day or multi-day singing conventions, with traditional potluck “dinner on the grounds” at noon, are the core of the Sacred Harp tradition. They are usually scheduled annually by weekend, for example, “the 2nd Sunday in June”. Some conventions have beenmeeting in
FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING Camp Fasola. Camp Fasola is an annual summer camp, begun in 2003, for both youth and adults, beginners and experienced singers, devoted to teaching Sacred Harp singing, as well as time for recreation, rest, fellowship, and singing. FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING Indexes. Many singers have created helpful online indexes to Sacred Harp and shape note books. Indexes to The Sacred Harp, 1991 Edition (Denson Revision). Main: Words to all songs, with indexes by song number, title, first line, words/phrases, poets, composers, meters, plus statistics and a concordance; Chronological by Duncan Vinson; Time Signatures, by Berkley Moore FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING The Sacred Harp Musical Heritage Association (SHMHA) is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization (EIN 63-1216235) whose purpose is the preservation and perpetuation of Sacred Harp singing and its traditions. SHMHA’s interests include Sacred Harp music, history, traditional singing practices, singing schools, singings, andconventions.
FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING Questions or contributions to the Sacred Harp Minutes, including singing minutes, local or annual directory updates, birthday updates, death notices, and name/address updates for individual singers should be sent to this address: minutes@fasola.org. A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO SHAPE-NOTE SINGING A Beginner’s Guide to Shape-Note Singing Hints, stories, advice, and minutiae by Lisa Grayson Fifth edition 2012 Contents Introduction;first impressions 2
FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING The annual Velton Chafin Birthday Singing was held on Saturday before the first Sunday in November. Velton Chafin was hospitalized, and unable to attend. Johnie Chafin had fallen and broken her shoulder, and was also unable to attend. The class was called to order by Danny Creel leading 68 (CB). Marlin Beasley offered the opening prayer. FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING Saturday, March 3. The 2nd Ireland Sacred Harp Singing Convention was held at Aula Maxima, Cork, Ireland, on the first Sunday and Saturdaybefore in March.
MINUTES OF SACRED HARP SINGINGS SACRED HARP SINGINGS 2021 DIRECTORY ANNUAL SINGINGS +This symbol indicates that directions to the singing are found on page 43.Fifth Sunday singings are included here by their dates, and, in addition, are listed in a separate section starting on page 28, with explanations of the formulas for FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING Resources How to buy The Sacred Harp (1991 Denson Edition). The Sacred Harp Publishing Company is the non-profit publisher of the current and future editions of The Sacred Harp (1991 Denson edition). It also acts as caretaker of the Sacred Harp Museum in Carrollton, Georgia. Steven Sabol’s Resource Guide FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING Indexes. Many singers have created helpful online indexes to Sacred Harp and shape note books. Indexes to The Sacred Harp, 1991 Edition (Denson Revision). Main: Words to all songs, with indexes by song number, title, first line, words/phrases, poets, composers, meters, plus statistics and a concordance; Chronological by Duncan Vinson; Time Signatures, by Berkley Moore FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING Introduction to Sacred Harp shape note singing Sacred Harp singing is much more than an interesting repertoire of early American three and four part a cappella folk music. It is a living tradition that treads an unbroken path prior to the Civil War and whose music can be directly traced as a distinct musical thread back beyond the American Revolution, through to rural England, back to FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING The Sacred Harp community is a loosely knit society of people who love Sacred Harp singing. There is no central organization or authority. The most important thing you can do to participate is to find a singing near you and come sing. You will instantly be connected with a social band that spans the continent, and 2 continuous centuries of FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING Minutes. Sacred Harp Singings: Minutes and Directory (the Minutes book) is published annually by the Sacred Harp Musical Heritage Association.. Minutes are submitted by secretaries of singings and compiled by an editorial committee. There is a $15 per singing day fee for listing singings in the book. FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING Contact Looking to meet local singers? Visit the Singings page. Got a question? Please see the Questions page. Like to make a donation? Learn more about the Sacred Harp Musical Heritage Association, the sponsor of this web site and many other activities. FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING A 1930 Texas Convention. Echoes From Sand Mountain. Kudzu. Loosascoona. Celestial Fruit on Earthly Ground. Why Go South? These essays by Ginny Ely are hosted on the website of Prof. Warren Steel. Guide To Leading Music in the Sacred Harp Tradition. A Plea for Participation in the Sacred Harp Tradition. FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING The four shape note system used in the Sacred Harp came into being during a whirlwind of American invention. Nothing and no institution was above diddling. This particular shape system was but part of an endless tinkering with music notation that 18th and 19th century Americans indulged in. Little and Smith with the Easy Instructorinvented and
FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING : IN THE MEDIA The movie version of Cold Mountain included two Sacred Harp tunes sung by traditional singers, and the media paid attention. The San Francisco Chronicle wrote, You hear its spareness, rawness and wild character. The Associated Press quoted singer Judy Hauff saying shape note singing is America’s best-kept musical secret. SHAPE NOTE BIBLIOGRAPHY Shape Note Bibliography - by John Bealle; Introduction - overview of the bibliography, its structure, its purpose, and its compiler ; bibliographic sources - a section of the bibliography that contains other bibliographic sources, including encyclopedias, dictionaries, and indexes ; concepts - broad concepts in which the shape note idiom is often understood, such as American culture, American FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGINGSINGINGSMINUTESSTATISTICSRESOURCESESSAYSINDEXES The term “sacred harp” refers to the human voice — that is, the musical instrument you were given at birth. In 1844, The Sacred Harp was just one of more than 100 oblong hymn books published in the U.S. It has been continuously updated ever since. Along with other hymn books from the era, a handful of which are also still published and FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING All-day or multi-day singing conventions, with traditional potluck “dinner on the grounds” at noon, are the core of the Sacred Harp tradition. They are usually scheduled annually by weekend, for example, “the 2nd Sunday in June”. Some conventions have beenmeeting in
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Camp Fasola. Camp Fasola is an annual summer camp, begun in 2003, for both youth and adults, beginners and experienced singers, devoted to teaching Sacred Harp singing, as well as time for recreation, rest, fellowship, and singing. FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGINGHOBOKEN GA SACRED HARP SINGINGSACRED HARP SINGING ALABAMA SCHEDULESACRED HARP SINGING IN FLORIDASACRED HARP SINGING NEAR MESACRED HARP SINGING VIDEOS Indexes. Many singers have created helpful online indexes to Sacred Harp and shape note books. Indexes to The Sacred Harp, 1991 Edition (Denson Revision). Main: Words to all songs, with indexes by song number, title, first line, words/phrases, poets, composers, meters, plus statistics and a concordance; Chronological by Duncan Vinson; Time Signatures, by Berkley Moore FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGINGSACRED HARP SHEET MUSICSACRED HARP SHEET MUSICSACRED HARP YOUTUBE The Sacred Harp Musical Heritage Association (SHMHA) is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization (EIN 63-1216235) whose purpose is the preservation and perpetuation of Sacred Harp singing and its traditions. SHMHA’s interests include Sacred Harp music, history, traditional singing practices, singing schools, singings, andconventions.
FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGINGSACRED HARP SHAPE NOTE SINGINGSACRED HARP SINGINGSACRED HARPSACRED HARP SINGERSSACRED HARP SINGING SCHEDULESACRED HEART SINGING Questions or contributions to the Sacred Harp Minutes, including singing minutes, local or annual directory updates, birthday updates, death notices, and name/address updates for individual singers should be sent to this address: minutes@fasola.org. A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO SHAPE-NOTE SINGING A Beginner’s Guide to Shape-Note Singing Hints, stories, advice, and minutiae by Lisa Grayson Fifth edition 2012 Contents Introduction;first impressions 2
FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING About the Indexes. Use these indexes to explore the poetry in The Sacred Harp, 1991 Edition. The word index is published in book form as The Sacred Harp Concordance. Most lyrics in this index are in the public domain. In the few cases of lyrics written by modern-day poets, the copyright is held by The Sacred Harp Publishing Company, which has FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING Saturday, March 3. The 2nd Ireland Sacred Harp Singing Convention was held at Aula Maxima, Cork, Ireland, on the first Sunday and Saturdaybefore in March.
FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING The dreary regions of the dead, Where all things are forgot! Soon as from earth I go, What will become of me? Eternal happiness or woe. Must then my portion be! Waked by the trumpet sound, I FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGINGSINGINGSMINUTESSTATISTICSRESOURCESESSAYSINDEXES The term “sacred harp” refers to the human voice — that is, the musical instrument you were given at birth. In 1844, The Sacred Harp was just one of more than 100 oblong hymn books published in the U.S. It has been continuously updated ever since. Along with other hymn books from the era, a handful of which are also still published and FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING All-day or multi-day singing conventions, with traditional potluck “dinner on the grounds” at noon, are the core of the Sacred Harp tradition. They are usually scheduled annually by weekend, for example, “the 2nd Sunday in June”. Some conventions have beenmeeting in
FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGINGYOUTUBE SHAPE NOTESINGING
Camp Fasola. Camp Fasola is an annual summer camp, begun in 2003, for both youth and adults, beginners and experienced singers, devoted to teaching Sacred Harp singing, as well as time for recreation, rest, fellowship, and singing. FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGINGHOBOKEN GA SACRED HARP SINGINGSACRED HARP SINGING ALABAMA SCHEDULESACRED HARP SINGING IN FLORIDASACRED HARP SINGING NEAR MESACRED HARP SINGING VIDEOS Indexes. Many singers have created helpful online indexes to Sacred Harp and shape note books. Indexes to The Sacred Harp, 1991 Edition (Denson Revision). Main: Words to all songs, with indexes by song number, title, first line, words/phrases, poets, composers, meters, plus statistics and a concordance; Chronological by Duncan Vinson; Time Signatures, by Berkley Moore FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGINGSACRED HARP SHEET MUSICSACRED HARP SHEET MUSICSACRED HARP YOUTUBE The Sacred Harp Musical Heritage Association (SHMHA) is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization (EIN 63-1216235) whose purpose is the preservation and perpetuation of Sacred Harp singing and its traditions. SHMHA’s interests include Sacred Harp music, history, traditional singing practices, singing schools, singings, andconventions.
FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGINGSACRED HARP SHAPE NOTE SINGINGSACRED HARP SINGINGSACRED HARPSACRED HARP SINGERSSACRED HARP SINGING SCHEDULESACRED HEART SINGING Questions or contributions to the Sacred Harp Minutes, including singing minutes, local or annual directory updates, birthday updates, death notices, and name/address updates for individual singers should be sent to this address: minutes@fasola.org. A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO SHAPE-NOTE SINGING A Beginner’s Guide to Shape-Note Singing Hints, stories, advice, and minutiae by Lisa Grayson Fifth edition 2012 Contents Introduction;first impressions 2
FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING About the Indexes. Use these indexes to explore the poetry in The Sacred Harp, 1991 Edition. The word index is published in book form as The Sacred Harp Concordance. Most lyrics in this index are in the public domain. In the few cases of lyrics written by modern-day poets, the copyright is held by The Sacred Harp Publishing Company, which has FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING Saturday, March 3. The 2nd Ireland Sacred Harp Singing Convention was held at Aula Maxima, Cork, Ireland, on the first Sunday and Saturdaybefore in March.
FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING The dreary regions of the dead, Where all things are forgot! Soon as from earth I go, What will become of me? Eternal happiness or woe. Must then my portion be! Waked by the trumpet sound, I FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING Resources How to buy The Sacred Harp (1991 Denson Edition). The Sacred Harp Publishing Company is the non-profit publisher of the current and future editions of The Sacred Harp (1991 Denson edition). It also acts as caretaker of the Sacred Harp Museum in Carrollton, Georgia. Steven Sabol’s Resource Guide FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING Indexes. Many singers have created helpful online indexes to Sacred Harp and shape note books. Indexes to The Sacred Harp, 1991 Edition (Denson Revision). Main: Words to all songs, with indexes by song number, title, first line, words/phrases, poets, composers, meters, plus statistics and a concordance; Chronological by Duncan Vinson; Time Signatures, by Berkley Moore FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING The Sacred Harp community is a loosely knit society of people who love Sacred Harp singing. There is no central organization or authority. The most important thing you can do to participate is to find a singing near you and come sing. You will instantly be connected with a social band that spans the continent, and 2 continuous centuries of FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING Mailing Lists. fasola.org hosts two different mailing lists of shape-note music enthusiasts, numbering over 650 subscribers and including traditional singers and enthusiasts as well as scholars and performing artists. Both are moderated lists, and serve different purposes. The singings list (click here to subscribe) focuses on traditional fasola singing experiences (and closely related topics). FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING Contact Looking to meet local singers? Visit the Singings page. Got a question? Please see the Questions page. Like to make a donation? Learn more about the Sacred Harp Musical Heritage Association, the sponsor of this web site and many other activities. FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING : IN THE MEDIA The movie version of Cold Mountain included two Sacred Harp tunes sung by traditional singers, and the media paid attention. The San Francisco Chronicle wrote, You hear its spareness, rawness and wild character. The Associated Press quoted singer Judy Hauff saying shape note singing is America’s best-kept musical secret. FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING About the Indexes. Use these indexes to explore the poetry in The Sacred Harp, 1991 Edition. The word index is published in book form as The Sacred Harp Concordance. Most lyrics in this index are in the public domain. In the few cases of lyrics written by modern-day poets, the copyright is held by The Sacred Harp Publishing Company, which has FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING Words: A. a abate abide abides able abode abound abounding abounds about above Abraham abroad Absalom absenting absorbs abused accent accept acceptable accepted accord account aching across act active Adam adamant address addressed adds adieu admiration admiring admitted adore adored adores adoring adorn adorned advice advocate affectaffection
FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING Oh, sinner, where will you stand in that day? I’ve a long time heard that the sun will be darkened, That the sun will be darkened in that day. Oh, sinner, where will you stand in that day? I’ve a long time heard that the earth will be burning, That the earth will be burningin
FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING Oh what are all my suff’rings here, If, Lord, Thou count me meet. With that enraptured host t’appear, And worship at Thy feet! (Chorus) Give joy or grief, give ease or pain, Take life or friends away, But let me find them all again, In that eternal day. FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGINGSINGINGSMINUTESSTATISTICSRESOURCESESSAYSINDEXES The term “sacred harp” refers to the human voice — that is, the musical instrument you were given at birth. In 1844, The Sacred Harp was just one of more than 100 oblong hymn books published in the U.S. It has been continuously updated ever since. Along with other hymn books from the era, a handful of which are also still published and FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING All-day or multi-day singing conventions, with traditional potluck “dinner on the grounds” at noon, are the core of the Sacred Harp tradition. They are usually scheduled annually by weekend, for example, “the 2nd Sunday in June”. Some conventions have beenmeeting in
FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGINGYOUTUBE SHAPE NOTESINGING
Camp Fasola. Camp Fasola is an annual summer camp, begun in 2003, for both youth and adults, beginners and experienced singers, devoted to teaching Sacred Harp singing, as well as time for recreation, rest, fellowship, and singing. FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGINGHOBOKEN GA SACRED HARP SINGINGSACRED HARP SINGING ALABAMA SCHEDULESACRED HARP SINGING IN FLORIDASACRED HARP SINGING NEAR MESACRED HARP SINGING VIDEOS Indexes. Many singers have created helpful online indexes to Sacred Harp and shape note books. Indexes to The Sacred Harp, 1991 Edition (Denson Revision). Main: Words to all songs, with indexes by song number, title, first line, words/phrases, poets, composers, meters, plus statistics and a concordance; Chronological by Duncan Vinson; Time Signatures, by Berkley Moore FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGINGSACRED HARP SHEET MUSICSACRED HARP SHEET MUSICSACRED HARP YOUTUBE The Sacred Harp Musical Heritage Association (SHMHA) is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization (EIN 63-1216235) whose purpose is the preservation and perpetuation of Sacred Harp singing and its traditions. SHMHA’s interests include Sacred Harp music, history, traditional singing practices, singing schools, singings, andconventions.
FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGINGSACRED HARP SHAPE NOTE SINGINGSACRED HARP SINGINGSACRED HARPSACRED HARP SINGERSSACRED HARP SINGING SCHEDULESACRED HEART SINGING Questions or contributions to the Sacred Harp Minutes, including singing minutes, local or annual directory updates, birthday updates, death notices, and name/address updates for individual singers should be sent to this address: minutes@fasola.org. A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO SHAPE-NOTE SINGING A Beginner’s Guide to Shape-Note Singing Hints, stories, advice, and minutiae by Lisa Grayson Fifth edition 2012 Contents Introduction;first impressions 2
FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING About the Indexes. Use these indexes to explore the poetry in The Sacred Harp, 1991 Edition. The word index is published in book form as The Sacred Harp Concordance. Most lyrics in this index are in the public domain. In the few cases of lyrics written by modern-day poets, the copyright is held by The Sacred Harp Publishing Company, which has FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING Saturday, March 3. The 2nd Ireland Sacred Harp Singing Convention was held at Aula Maxima, Cork, Ireland, on the first Sunday and Saturdaybefore in March.
FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING The dreary regions of the dead, Where all things are forgot! Soon as from earth I go, What will become of me? Eternal happiness or woe. Must then my portion be! Waked by the trumpet sound, I FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGINGSINGINGSMINUTESSTATISTICSRESOURCESESSAYSINDEXES The term “sacred harp” refers to the human voice — that is, the musical instrument you were given at birth. In 1844, The Sacred Harp was just one of more than 100 oblong hymn books published in the U.S. It has been continuously updated ever since. Along with other hymn books from the era, a handful of which are also still published and FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING All-day or multi-day singing conventions, with traditional potluck “dinner on the grounds” at noon, are the core of the Sacred Harp tradition. They are usually scheduled annually by weekend, for example, “the 2nd Sunday in June”. Some conventions have beenmeeting in
FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGINGYOUTUBE SHAPE NOTESINGING
Camp Fasola. Camp Fasola is an annual summer camp, begun in 2003, for both youth and adults, beginners and experienced singers, devoted to teaching Sacred Harp singing, as well as time for recreation, rest, fellowship, and singing. FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGINGHOBOKEN GA SACRED HARP SINGINGSACRED HARP SINGING ALABAMA SCHEDULESACRED HARP SINGING IN FLORIDASACRED HARP SINGING NEAR MESACRED HARP SINGING VIDEOS Indexes. Many singers have created helpful online indexes to Sacred Harp and shape note books. Indexes to The Sacred Harp, 1991 Edition (Denson Revision). Main: Words to all songs, with indexes by song number, title, first line, words/phrases, poets, composers, meters, plus statistics and a concordance; Chronological by Duncan Vinson; Time Signatures, by Berkley Moore FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGINGSACRED HARP SHEET MUSICSACRED HARP SHEET MUSICSACRED HARP YOUTUBE The Sacred Harp Musical Heritage Association (SHMHA) is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization (EIN 63-1216235) whose purpose is the preservation and perpetuation of Sacred Harp singing and its traditions. SHMHA’s interests include Sacred Harp music, history, traditional singing practices, singing schools, singings, andconventions.
FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGINGSACRED HARP SHAPE NOTE SINGINGSACRED HARP SINGINGSACRED HARPSACRED HARP SINGERSSACRED HARP SINGING SCHEDULESACRED HEART SINGING Questions or contributions to the Sacred Harp Minutes, including singing minutes, local or annual directory updates, birthday updates, death notices, and name/address updates for individual singers should be sent to this address: minutes@fasola.org. A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO SHAPE-NOTE SINGING A Beginner’s Guide to Shape-Note Singing Hints, stories, advice, and minutiae by Lisa Grayson Fifth edition 2012 Contents Introduction;first impressions 2
FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING About the Indexes. Use these indexes to explore the poetry in The Sacred Harp, 1991 Edition. The word index is published in book form as The Sacred Harp Concordance. Most lyrics in this index are in the public domain. In the few cases of lyrics written by modern-day poets, the copyright is held by The Sacred Harp Publishing Company, which has FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING Saturday, March 3. The 2nd Ireland Sacred Harp Singing Convention was held at Aula Maxima, Cork, Ireland, on the first Sunday and Saturdaybefore in March.
FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING The dreary regions of the dead, Where all things are forgot! Soon as from earth I go, What will become of me? Eternal happiness or woe. Must then my portion be! Waked by the trumpet sound, I FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING Resources How to buy The Sacred Harp (1991 Denson Edition). The Sacred Harp Publishing Company is the non-profit publisher of the current and future editions of The Sacred Harp (1991 Denson edition). It also acts as caretaker of the Sacred Harp Museum in Carrollton, Georgia. Steven Sabol’s Resource Guide FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING Indexes. Many singers have created helpful online indexes to Sacred Harp and shape note books. Indexes to The Sacred Harp, 1991 Edition (Denson Revision). Main: Words to all songs, with indexes by song number, title, first line, words/phrases, poets, composers, meters, plus statistics and a concordance; Chronological by Duncan Vinson; Time Signatures, by Berkley Moore FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING The Sacred Harp community is a loosely knit society of people who love Sacred Harp singing. There is no central organization or authority. The most important thing you can do to participate is to find a singing near you and come sing. You will instantly be connected with a social band that spans the continent, and 2 continuous centuries of FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING Mailing Lists. fasola.org hosts two different mailing lists of shape-note music enthusiasts, numbering over 650 subscribers and including traditional singers and enthusiasts as well as scholars and performing artists. Both are moderated lists, and serve different purposes. The singings list (click here to subscribe) focuses on traditional fasola singing experiences (and closely related topics). FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING Contact Looking to meet local singers? Visit the Singings page. Got a question? Please see the Questions page. Like to make a donation? Learn more about the Sacred Harp Musical Heritage Association, the sponsor of this web site and many other activities. FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING : IN THE MEDIA The movie version of Cold Mountain included two Sacred Harp tunes sung by traditional singers, and the media paid attention. The San Francisco Chronicle wrote, You hear its spareness, rawness and wild character. The Associated Press quoted singer Judy Hauff saying shape note singing is America’s best-kept musical secret. FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING About the Indexes. Use these indexes to explore the poetry in The Sacred Harp, 1991 Edition. The word index is published in book form as The Sacred Harp Concordance. Most lyrics in this index are in the public domain. In the few cases of lyrics written by modern-day poets, the copyright is held by The Sacred Harp Publishing Company, which has FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING Words: A. a abate abide abides able abode abound abounding abounds about above Abraham abroad Absalom absenting absorbs abused accent accept acceptable accepted accord account aching across act active Adam adamant address addressed adds adieu admiration admiring admitted adore adored adores adoring adorn adorned advice advocate affectaffection
FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING Oh, sinner, where will you stand in that day? I’ve a long time heard that the sun will be darkened, That the sun will be darkened in that day. Oh, sinner, where will you stand in that day? I’ve a long time heard that the earth will be burning, That the earth will be burningin
FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING Oh what are all my suff’rings here, If, Lord, Thou count me meet. With that enraptured host t’appear, And worship at Thy feet! (Chorus) Give joy or grief, give ease or pain, Take life or friends away, But let me find them all again, In that eternal day. FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGINGSINGINGSMINUTESSTATISTICSRESOURCESESSAYSINDEXES The term “sacred harp” refers to the human voice — that is, the musical instrument you were given at birth. In 1844, The Sacred Harp was just one of more than 100 oblong hymn books published in the U.S. It has been continuously updated ever since. Along with other hymn books from the era, a handful of which are also still published and FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING All-day or multi-day singing conventions, with traditional potluck “dinner on the grounds” at noon, are the core of the Sacred Harp tradition. They are usually scheduled annually by weekend, for example, “the 2nd Sunday in June”. Some conventions have beenmeeting in
FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGINGYOUTUBE SHAPE NOTESINGING
Camp Fasola. Camp Fasola is an annual summer camp, begun in 2003, for both youth and adults, beginners and experienced singers, devoted to teaching Sacred Harp singing, as well as time for recreation, rest, fellowship, and singing. FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGINGHOBOKEN GA SACRED HARP SINGINGSACRED HARP SINGING ALABAMA SCHEDULESACRED HARP SINGING IN FLORIDASACRED HARP SINGING NEAR MESACRED HARP SINGING VIDEOS Indexes. Many singers have created helpful online indexes to Sacred Harp and shape note books. Indexes to The Sacred Harp, 1991 Edition (Denson Revision). Main: Words to all songs, with indexes by song number, title, first line, words/phrases, poets, composers, meters, plus statistics and a concordance; Chronological by Duncan Vinson; Time Signatures, by Berkley Moore FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGINGSACRED HARP SHEET MUSICSACRED HARP SHEET MUSICSACRED HARP YOUTUBE The Sacred Harp Musical Heritage Association (SHMHA) is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization (EIN 63-1216235) whose purpose is the preservation and perpetuation of Sacred Harp singing and its traditions. SHMHA’s interests include Sacred Harp music, history, traditional singing practices, singing schools, singings, andconventions.
FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGINGSACRED HARP SHAPE NOTE SINGINGSACRED HARP SINGINGSACRED HARPSACRED HARP SINGERSSACRED HARP SINGING SCHEDULESACRED HEART SINGING Questions or contributions to the Sacred Harp Minutes, including singing minutes, local or annual directory updates, birthday updates, death notices, and name/address updates for individual singers should be sent to this address: minutes@fasola.org. A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO SHAPE-NOTE SINGING A Beginner’s Guide to Shape-Note Singing Hints, stories, advice, and minutiae by Lisa Grayson Fifth edition 2012 Contents Introduction;first impressions 2
FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING About the Indexes. Use these indexes to explore the poetry in The Sacred Harp, 1991 Edition. The word index is published in book form as The Sacred Harp Concordance. Most lyrics in this index are in the public domain. In the few cases of lyrics written by modern-day poets, the copyright is held by The Sacred Harp Publishing Company, which has FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING Saturday, March 3. The 2nd Ireland Sacred Harp Singing Convention was held at Aula Maxima, Cork, Ireland, on the first Sunday and Saturdaybefore in March.
FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING The dreary regions of the dead, Where all things are forgot! Soon as from earth I go, What will become of me? Eternal happiness or woe. Must then my portion be! Waked by the trumpet sound, I FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGINGSINGINGSMINUTESSTATISTICSRESOURCESESSAYSINDEXES The term “sacred harp” refers to the human voice — that is, the musical instrument you were given at birth. In 1844, The Sacred Harp was just one of more than 100 oblong hymn books published in the U.S. It has been continuously updated ever since. Along with other hymn books from the era, a handful of which are also still published and FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING All-day or multi-day singing conventions, with traditional potluck “dinner on the grounds” at noon, are the core of the Sacred Harp tradition. They are usually scheduled annually by weekend, for example, “the 2nd Sunday in June”. Some conventions have beenmeeting in
FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGINGYOUTUBE SHAPE NOTESINGING
Camp Fasola. Camp Fasola is an annual summer camp, begun in 2003, for both youth and adults, beginners and experienced singers, devoted to teaching Sacred Harp singing, as well as time for recreation, rest, fellowship, and singing. FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGINGHOBOKEN GA SACRED HARP SINGINGSACRED HARP SINGING ALABAMA SCHEDULESACRED HARP SINGING IN FLORIDASACRED HARP SINGING NEAR MESACRED HARP SINGING VIDEOS Indexes. Many singers have created helpful online indexes to Sacred Harp and shape note books. Indexes to The Sacred Harp, 1991 Edition (Denson Revision). Main: Words to all songs, with indexes by song number, title, first line, words/phrases, poets, composers, meters, plus statistics and a concordance; Chronological by Duncan Vinson; Time Signatures, by Berkley Moore FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGINGSACRED HARP SHEET MUSICSACRED HARP SHEET MUSICSACRED HARP YOUTUBE The Sacred Harp Musical Heritage Association (SHMHA) is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization (EIN 63-1216235) whose purpose is the preservation and perpetuation of Sacred Harp singing and its traditions. SHMHA’s interests include Sacred Harp music, history, traditional singing practices, singing schools, singings, andconventions.
FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGINGSACRED HARP SHAPE NOTE SINGINGSACRED HARP SINGINGSACRED HARPSACRED HARP SINGERSSACRED HARP SINGING SCHEDULESACRED HEART SINGING Questions or contributions to the Sacred Harp Minutes, including singing minutes, local or annual directory updates, birthday updates, death notices, and name/address updates for individual singers should be sent to this address: minutes@fasola.org. A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO SHAPE-NOTE SINGING A Beginner’s Guide to Shape-Note Singing Hints, stories, advice, and minutiae by Lisa Grayson Fifth edition 2012 Contents Introduction;first impressions 2
FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING About the Indexes. Use these indexes to explore the poetry in The Sacred Harp, 1991 Edition. The word index is published in book form as The Sacred Harp Concordance. Most lyrics in this index are in the public domain. In the few cases of lyrics written by modern-day poets, the copyright is held by The Sacred Harp Publishing Company, which has FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING Saturday, March 3. The 2nd Ireland Sacred Harp Singing Convention was held at Aula Maxima, Cork, Ireland, on the first Sunday and Saturdaybefore in March.
FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING The dreary regions of the dead, Where all things are forgot! Soon as from earth I go, What will become of me? Eternal happiness or woe. Must then my portion be! Waked by the trumpet sound, I FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING Resources How to buy The Sacred Harp (1991 Denson Edition). The Sacred Harp Publishing Company is the non-profit publisher of the current and future editions of The Sacred Harp (1991 Denson edition). It also acts as caretaker of the Sacred Harp Museum in Carrollton, Georgia. Steven Sabol’s Resource Guide FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING Indexes. Many singers have created helpful online indexes to Sacred Harp and shape note books. Indexes to The Sacred Harp, 1991 Edition (Denson Revision). Main: Words to all songs, with indexes by song number, title, first line, words/phrases, poets, composers, meters, plus statistics and a concordance; Chronological by Duncan Vinson; Time Signatures, by Berkley Moore FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING The Sacred Harp community is a loosely knit society of people who love Sacred Harp singing. There is no central organization or authority. The most important thing you can do to participate is to find a singing near you and come sing. You will instantly be connected with a social band that spans the continent, and 2 continuous centuries of FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING Mailing Lists. fasola.org hosts two different mailing lists of shape-note music enthusiasts, numbering over 650 subscribers and including traditional singers and enthusiasts as well as scholars and performing artists. Both are moderated lists, and serve different purposes. The singings list (click here to subscribe) focuses on traditional fasola singing experiences (and closely related topics). FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING Contact Looking to meet local singers? Visit the Singings page. Got a question? Please see the Questions page. Like to make a donation? Learn more about the Sacred Harp Musical Heritage Association, the sponsor of this web site and many other activities. FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING : IN THE MEDIA The movie version of Cold Mountain included two Sacred Harp tunes sung by traditional singers, and the media paid attention. The San Francisco Chronicle wrote, You hear its spareness, rawness and wild character. The Associated Press quoted singer Judy Hauff saying shape note singing is America’s best-kept musical secret. FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING About the Indexes. Use these indexes to explore the poetry in The Sacred Harp, 1991 Edition. The word index is published in book form as The Sacred Harp Concordance. Most lyrics in this index are in the public domain. In the few cases of lyrics written by modern-day poets, the copyright is held by The Sacred Harp Publishing Company, which has FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING Words: A. a abate abide abides able abode abound abounding abounds about above Abraham abroad Absalom absenting absorbs abused accent accept acceptable accepted accord account aching across act active Adam adamant address addressed adds adieu admiration admiring admitted adore adored adores adoring adorn adorned advice advocate affectaffection
FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING Oh, sinner, where will you stand in that day? I’ve a long time heard that the sun will be darkened, That the sun will be darkened in that day. Oh, sinner, where will you stand in that day? I’ve a long time heard that the earth will be burning, That the earth will be burningin
FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING Oh what are all my suff’rings here, If, Lord, Thou count me meet. With that enraptured host t’appear, And worship at Thy feet! (Chorus) Give joy or grief, give ease or pain, Take life or friends away, But let me find them all again, In that eternal day. FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGINGSINGINGSMINUTESSTATISTICSRESOURCESESSAYSINDEXES The term “sacred harp” refers to the human voice — that is, the musical instrument you were given at birth. In 1844, The Sacred Harp was just one of more than 100 oblong hymn books published in the U.S. It has been continuously updated ever since. Along with other hymn books from the era, a handful of which are also still published and FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING All-day or multi-day singing conventions, with traditional potluck “dinner on the grounds” at noon, are the core of the Sacred Harp tradition. They are usually scheduled annually by weekend, for example, “the 2nd Sunday in June”. Some conventions have beenmeeting in
FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGINGYOUTUBE SHAPE NOTESINGING
Camp Fasola. Camp Fasola is an annual summer camp, begun in 2003, for both youth and adults, beginners and experienced singers, devoted to teaching Sacred Harp singing, as well as time for recreation, rest, fellowship, and singing. FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGINGHOBOKEN GA SACRED HARP SINGINGSACRED HARP SINGING ALABAMA SCHEDULESACRED HARP SINGING IN FLORIDASACRED HARP SINGING NEAR MESACRED HARP SINGING VIDEOS Indexes. Many singers have created helpful online indexes to Sacred Harp and shape note books. Indexes to The Sacred Harp, 1991 Edition (Denson Revision). Main: Words to all songs, with indexes by song number, title, first line, words/phrases, poets, composers, meters, plus statistics and a concordance; Chronological by Duncan Vinson; Time Signatures, by Berkley Moore FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGINGSACRED HARP SHEET MUSICSACRED HARP SHEET MUSICSACRED HARP YOUTUBE The Sacred Harp Musical Heritage Association (SHMHA) is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization (EIN 63-1216235) whose purpose is the preservation and perpetuation of Sacred Harp singing and its traditions. SHMHA’s interests include Sacred Harp music, history, traditional singing practices, singing schools, singings, andconventions.
FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGINGSACRED HARP SHAPE NOTE SINGINGSACRED HARP SINGINGSACRED HARPSACRED HARP SINGERSSACRED HARP SINGING SCHEDULESACRED HEART SINGING Questions or contributions to the Sacred Harp Minutes, including singing minutes, local or annual directory updates, birthday updates, death notices, and name/address updates for individual singers should be sent to this address: minutes@fasola.org. A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO SHAPE-NOTE SINGING A Beginner’s Guide to Shape-Note Singing Hints, stories, advice, and minutiae by Lisa Grayson Fifth edition 2012 Contents Introduction;first impressions 2
FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING About the Indexes. Use these indexes to explore the poetry in The Sacred Harp, 1991 Edition. The word index is published in book form as The Sacred Harp Concordance. Most lyrics in this index are in the public domain. In the few cases of lyrics written by modern-day poets, the copyright is held by The Sacred Harp Publishing Company, which has FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING Saturday, March 3. The 2nd Ireland Sacred Harp Singing Convention was held at Aula Maxima, Cork, Ireland, on the first Sunday and Saturdaybefore in March.
FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING The dreary regions of the dead, Where all things are forgot! Soon as from earth I go, What will become of me? Eternal happiness or woe. Must then my portion be! Waked by the trumpet sound, I FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGINGSINGINGSMINUTESSTATISTICSRESOURCESESSAYSINDEXES The term “sacred harp” refers to the human voice — that is, the musical instrument you were given at birth. In 1844, The Sacred Harp was just one of more than 100 oblong hymn books published in the U.S. It has been continuously updated ever since. Along with other hymn books from the era, a handful of which are also still published and FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING All-day or multi-day singing conventions, with traditional potluck “dinner on the grounds” at noon, are the core of the Sacred Harp tradition. They are usually scheduled annually by weekend, for example, “the 2nd Sunday in June”. Some conventions have beenmeeting in
FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGINGYOUTUBE SHAPE NOTESINGING
Camp Fasola. Camp Fasola is an annual summer camp, begun in 2003, for both youth and adults, beginners and experienced singers, devoted to teaching Sacred Harp singing, as well as time for recreation, rest, fellowship, and singing. FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGINGHOBOKEN GA SACRED HARP SINGINGSACRED HARP SINGING ALABAMA SCHEDULESACRED HARP SINGING IN FLORIDASACRED HARP SINGING NEAR MESACRED HARP SINGING VIDEOS Indexes. Many singers have created helpful online indexes to Sacred Harp and shape note books. Indexes to The Sacred Harp, 1991 Edition (Denson Revision). Main: Words to all songs, with indexes by song number, title, first line, words/phrases, poets, composers, meters, plus statistics and a concordance; Chronological by Duncan Vinson; Time Signatures, by Berkley Moore FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGINGSACRED HARP SHEET MUSICSACRED HARP SHEET MUSICSACRED HARP YOUTUBE The Sacred Harp Musical Heritage Association (SHMHA) is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization (EIN 63-1216235) whose purpose is the preservation and perpetuation of Sacred Harp singing and its traditions. SHMHA’s interests include Sacred Harp music, history, traditional singing practices, singing schools, singings, andconventions.
FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGINGSACRED HARP SHAPE NOTE SINGINGSACRED HARP SINGINGSACRED HARPSACRED HARP SINGERSSACRED HARP SINGING SCHEDULESACRED HEART SINGING Questions or contributions to the Sacred Harp Minutes, including singing minutes, local or annual directory updates, birthday updates, death notices, and name/address updates for individual singers should be sent to this address: minutes@fasola.org. A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO SHAPE-NOTE SINGING A Beginner’s Guide to Shape-Note Singing Hints, stories, advice, and minutiae by Lisa Grayson Fifth edition 2012 Contents Introduction;first impressions 2
FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING About the Indexes. Use these indexes to explore the poetry in The Sacred Harp, 1991 Edition. The word index is published in book form as The Sacred Harp Concordance. Most lyrics in this index are in the public domain. In the few cases of lyrics written by modern-day poets, the copyright is held by The Sacred Harp Publishing Company, which has FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING Saturday, March 3. The 2nd Ireland Sacred Harp Singing Convention was held at Aula Maxima, Cork, Ireland, on the first Sunday and Saturdaybefore in March.
FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING The dreary regions of the dead, Where all things are forgot! Soon as from earth I go, What will become of me? Eternal happiness or woe. Must then my portion be! Waked by the trumpet sound, I FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING Resources How to buy The Sacred Harp (1991 Denson Edition). The Sacred Harp Publishing Company is the non-profit publisher of the current and future editions of The Sacred Harp (1991 Denson edition). It also acts as caretaker of the Sacred Harp Museum in Carrollton, Georgia. Steven Sabol’s Resource Guide FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING Indexes. Many singers have created helpful online indexes to Sacred Harp and shape note books. Indexes to The Sacred Harp, 1991 Edition (Denson Revision). Main: Words to all songs, with indexes by song number, title, first line, words/phrases, poets, composers, meters, plus statistics and a concordance; Chronological by Duncan Vinson; Time Signatures, by Berkley Moore FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING The Sacred Harp community is a loosely knit society of people who love Sacred Harp singing. There is no central organization or authority. The most important thing you can do to participate is to find a singing near you and come sing. You will instantly be connected with a social band that spans the continent, and 2 continuous centuries of FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING Mailing Lists. fasola.org hosts two different mailing lists of shape-note music enthusiasts, numbering over 650 subscribers and including traditional singers and enthusiasts as well as scholars and performing artists. Both are moderated lists, and serve different purposes. The singings list (click here to subscribe) focuses on traditional fasola singing experiences (and closely related topics). FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING Contact Looking to meet local singers? Visit the Singings page. Got a question? Please see the Questions page. Like to make a donation? Learn more about the Sacred Harp Musical Heritage Association, the sponsor of this web site and many other activities. FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING : IN THE MEDIA The movie version of Cold Mountain included two Sacred Harp tunes sung by traditional singers, and the media paid attention. The San Francisco Chronicle wrote, You hear its spareness, rawness and wild character. The Associated Press quoted singer Judy Hauff saying shape note singing is America’s best-kept musical secret. FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING About the Indexes. Use these indexes to explore the poetry in The Sacred Harp, 1991 Edition. The word index is published in book form as The Sacred Harp Concordance. Most lyrics in this index are in the public domain. In the few cases of lyrics written by modern-day poets, the copyright is held by The Sacred Harp Publishing Company, which has FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING Words: A. a abate abide abides able abode abound abounding abounds about above Abraham abroad Absalom absenting absorbs abused accent accept acceptable accepted accord account aching across act active Adam adamant address addressed adds adieu admiration admiring admitted adore adored adores adoring adorn adorned advice advocate affectaffection
FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING Oh, sinner, where will you stand in that day? I’ve a long time heard that the sun will be darkened, That the sun will be darkened in that day. Oh, sinner, where will you stand in that day? I’ve a long time heard that the earth will be burning, That the earth will be burningin
FASOLA.ORG - SACRED HARP AND SHAPE NOTE SINGING Oh what are all my suff’rings here, If, Lord, Thou count me meet. With that enraptured host t’appear, And worship at Thy feet! (Chorus) Give joy or grief, give ease or pain, Take life or friends away, But let me find them all again, In that eternal day. Welcome Singings Minutes Statistics Resources Essays Indexes Links Press CommunityQuestions Contact
WELCOME
WHAT IS SACRED HARP SINGING? Sacred Harp is a uniquely American tradition that brings communities together to sing four-part hymns and anthems. It is a proudly inclusive and democratic part of our shared cultural heritage. Participants are not concerned with re-creating or re-enacting historical events. Our tradition is a living, breathing, ongoing practice passed directly to us by generations of singers, many gone on before and many still living. All events welcome beginners and newcomers, with no musical experience or religious affiliation required — in fact, the tradition was born from colonial “singing schools” whose purpose was to teach beginners to sing and our methods continue to reflect this goal. Though Sacred Harp is not affiliated with any denomination, it is a deeply spiritual experience for all involved, and functions as a religious observance for many singers. Sacred Harp “singings” are not performances. There are no rehearsals and no separate seats for an audience. Every singing is a unique and self-sufficient event with a different group of assembled participants. The singers sit in a hollow square formation with one voice part on each side, all facing inwards so we can see and hear each other. However, visitors are always welcome to sit anywhere in the room and participate as listeners. WHY IS IT CALLED “SACRED HARP”? Technically, our style of singing is “shape note singing” because the musical notation uses note heads in 4 distinct shapes to aid in sight-reading, but it is often called “Sacred Harp” singing because the books that most singers use today are called “The Sacred Harp,” with the most prominent of these being the 1991 Denson edition. The term “sacred harp” refers to the human voice — that is, the musical instrument you were given at birth. In 1844, _The Sacred Harp_ was just one of more than 100 oblong hymn books published in the U.S. It has been continuously updated ever since. Along with other hymn books from the era, a handful of which are also still published and used, its repertoire of over 500 4-part _a cappella_ hymns, odes, and anthems is part of the foundation of our vibrant oral tradition. There are dozens of living composers still actively writing new tunes within the traditional styles and shape note format. Other shape note books still in use today include _Christian Harmony_ (using a 7-shape notation), _New Harp of Columbia_, plus several others, including some entirely new collections such as _Northern Harmony_. WHO SINGS SACRED HARP MUSIC? WHAT DOES IT SOUND LIKE? The best way to learn about Sacred Harp singing is to sing it yourself by attending annual or local singings. See our Singings page for all the details, and visit our Resources page to download an excellent Beginner Guide, or to learn where to find a wide variety of recordings. Or, you can listen to these radio shows featuring a singing inHenagar, Alabama
or
this one in Minnesota. (More
articles like this can be found on the Press page.) You can hear more singing by listening to these recordings made at a singing in Ider, Alabama. (More
web sites like this one can be found listed on the Links page. More recordings can be found by visiting our Resourcespage.)
WHERE CAN I LEARN MORE? Wikipedia has the most comprehensive overview of Sacred Harp . The article there also contains an excellent bibliography and list of external links. See also this Introduction to Sacred Harp and Shape Note Singing.
Keith Willard has edited a collection of Essays on the Sacred Harp experience, written by several singers of varying experience and perspective. DOCUMENTARY FILM — _AWAKE, MY SOUL_ Matt and Erica Hinton, singers and documentary filmmakers, have just completed seven years of production on the first feature length documentary about the Sacred Harp tradition. Visit the film’s web site at http://awakemysoul.com for trailers, ordering information, previews, photo gallery, and excellent portraits of many long-timesingers.
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The Sacred Harp Musical Heritage Association (SHMHA) sponsors this web site. SHMHA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose purpose is the preservation and perpetuation of Sacred Harp singing and its traditions. SHMHA’s interests include Sacred Harp music, history, traditional singing practices, singing schools, singings, and singing conventions. ------------------------- Copyright © 1995-2021 Sacred Harp Musical Heritage AssociationDetails
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